Town of Yarmouth Riverwalk Park and Boardwalk Feasibility/Concept Design Study Project Number: 17-2-CD Public Meeting - May 30, 2017
Introductions Drive-In Site Utilization Committee (DISUC): Jim Saben, Chairman Tom Roche Ken Driscoll Gerry Manning Peter Slovak Two vacancies Town Staff: Karen Greene, Director of Community Development Kathy Williams, Town Planner Kelly Grant, Conservation Administrator Karl von Hone, Director of Natural Resources Pat Armstrong, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Bruce Murphy, Health Director Jeff Colby, DPW Director Mark Grylls, Building Commissioner Frank Frederickson, Police Chief
Drive-In Site History (669 Route 28) 22 Acres acquired in 1985 for Recreation Marine Park Concept for many years 2013 fiscal analysis showed a Marina was no longer financially viable
Formation of DISUC BOS formed DISUC in April 2015 Charge: Identify policy priorities Identify potential uses Identify relative benefits of various ownership Six Month process Conclusions: Energize Route 28/Create a destination location Open space/ecological restoration of drive-in site Access to water/boardwalk
DISUC Recommendations/BOS Directive First Phase - Investigate: Riverwalk Park & Boardwalk Interim Uses of Remainder of site Second Phase: TBD
Riverwalk Park/Boardwalk Feasibility Study Scope of Study New wetland delineation and site analysis Alternative designs for the Riverwalk Park & Boardwalk Public Outreach & Participation DISUC Public Meetings/Public Outreach Meetings Concept Plan Development Permit Analysis Cost Estimates Development costs, construction, and maintenance Summary Report Definitive Subdivision Subdivide Riverwalk Park Parcel Dependent upon results of Feasibility Study
Riverwalk Park Uses
Kayak Rental Options Vendor Trailer Kayak rental locker Lease storage space
Artist Shanty, Rental Huts
Food Trucks/Seating Areas
Public Art Displays
Educational Opportunities Existing Shellfish Upweller
Interpretive Signage
Interactive & Natural Playscapes
Events/Activities Outdoor Exercise Classes Weddings or reunions Small theatre productions Concerts in the Park series
Riverwalk Park Elements
Pavilion and Shade Structures/Seating
Restrooms - Composting Toilets Pre-fabricated/Composting restrooms Self-contained waste treatment systems Emit no pollution Site disturbance minimized to the footprint of the buildings Traditional looking buildings.
Portable Toilets Enclosure Dennis Pond
Traditional Restrooms
Landscape Restoration Butterfly Garden
Green Infrastructure/Parking Stormwater swales, rain gardens and pervious pavement
Riverwalk Park Layout Options
Riverwalk Park Options Option A Option B Option C
Park Questions
Boardwalk Options
Boardwalk Options Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Trail/Path/Walkway Crushed stone path through woodland and landscape restoration areas
Low Profile Boardwalk Section Alternate to crushed stone path-considers raising sea level. No railing required. Higher Cost. Elevation
Raised Boardwalk Elevation Section Elevation
Crossing at Lewis Pond Channel Elevation
Wood Boardwalk and Railing Yarmouth, MA Vertical Railing Angled Railing can give the impression of more room Cape Cod National Seashore
Cable Railing Wood post and top rail Stainless steel or aluminum post and top rail
Boardwalk Decking Materials Grating at a Corner bump-out Donation Naming
Boardwalk Overlooks- Configurations Corner bump-out Extension bump-out Side bump-out Side bump-out
Boardwalk Overlooks Interpretation, Rest and Shade Extension bump-out
Permitting Needs Complex permitting environment with significant protected natural resources: Evaluate alternatives with respect to statutory & regulatory requirements/processes Develop permitting strategy Key permitting programs: Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Wetlands Protection Act & Yarmouth Wetlands By-Law Chapter 91 Waterways Licensing Crossing of Lewis Pond inlet US Army Corps of Engineers boardwalk & navigation Cape Cod Commission Development of Regional Impact (DRI)
Questions?